In the Kitchen ~ Pear Crumble

And just like that the weather changed. It started raining in the early hours of the morning and continued all day. 

Absolutely fantastic for the veggies and plants in the garden...

and our first rose of the year.

Seeing as I couldnt really work in the garden...it was the perfect afternoon to make a Pear Crumble with the fruit I had in the fridge that were getting a bit soft. Ive been making this dessert for years and years.. and its so easy. Not too sweet and with a lovely crumbly, oaty topping. I must admit I use more than the stated amount of pears... it depends how many I have. Its yummy served with a drzzle of cream... a scoop of ice cream... or a dollop of good old fashioned Birds Custard

Pear Crumble

4 pears, peeled and chopped into 1–inch pieces

2 Tbsp brown sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ rolled oats
½ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated ) optional
8 Tbsp unsalted butter (at room temperature)

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Place the pears in the baking dish
• Cover with the 2 Tbsp brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Toss well.
• In a larger bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
• Use a fork to smash in the softened butter, then use your hands to bring the mixture together.
• You want it to resemble sand and stick together when your hands squeeze it.
• Sprinkle the crumble mixture over top of the pears.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crumble looks golden and crunchy on top.
• Let cool slightly before serving.

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x